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The traditional Silicon Valley compensation package: base salary, performance bonus, and a healthy serving of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), is undergoing a radical transformation. As...

The intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology has reached a new milestone. Cari, a pioneer in bank-governed digital asset infrastructure, has announced it will...

Apple slashes App Store commission rates in China to 25% and 12% following regulatory pressure. Explore how this shift impacts developers and "super apps."

African fintech NjiaPay raises R35 million in seed funding led by Newion to scale its payment orchestration platform and reduce transaction friction.

In a move that signals a significant shift from traditional studio consolidation toward proprietary technology, Netflix has officially acquired InterPositive, the AI-powered filmmaking startup founded...

Google Launches WAXAL: Open-Source Speech Dataset for African Languages Google Research has officially released WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset covering 27 Sub-Saharan African...

SAA completes its 2026 Bitcoin integration, becoming the first major African airline to accept crypto for all flights following its 2025 announcement.

Paramount Skydance secures Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix withdraws its bid, marking a major shift in global media consolidation.

As we move through 2026, the nonprofit sector finds itself in the grip of a startling paradox. According to the 2026 Nonprofit AI Adoption Report...

Discovery Health has reversed its stance and will absorb the cost of a claims processing error after public backlash from affected medical scheme members.

Discovery Health has asked members to repay thousands after a claims processing error, sparking backlash and questions about accountability.

TikTok Shop introduces digital gift cards in the U.S., expanding its e-commerce offering and competing with Amazon and eBay.

Netflix’s $82B Warner Bros. takeover reshapes Hollywood, triggers political backlash, and heightens antitrust concerns as the future of streaming shifts.

A new FLI report reveals major AI developers like OpenAI and Meta are unprepared for AGI risks, scoring D or worse. Learn why self-regulation is...

Canva launches its South African office in Johannesburg, supporting creators, SMEs, and students through local payments and education initiatives.

OpenAI’s $38B partnership with Amazon Web Services marks a major shift in the AI infrastructure race, expanding beyond Microsoft to scale next-gen compute power.

Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix brings video podcasts to streaming screens in 2026, marking a bold shift toward visual content and creator monetization.

Samsung wins a $16.5B deal to produce Tesla's AI6 chip, marking a major comeback in the chip war with TSMC and boosting its foundry division.

South Africa’s online retail market surged to R71 billion in 2023, reflecting a 29% increase from 2022. With momentum building, it's expected to break the...

Coinbase, once known simply as a crypto exchange, is now crafting a financial superapp that stretches far beyond token trading. With a string of strategic...

Portugal blends zero crypto tax, laid-back living, and a booming blockchain scene — here's why it's still a top choice for digital nomads in Web3

The numbers are in and they’re staggering. NVIDIA’s latest earnings report for Q1 Fiscal Year 2026 is less of a financial update and more of...

In a move poised to challenge productivity giants like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, AI startup Context has raised $11 million in seed funding to...

KunaiKash, one of the most consistent performers on the Klever Blockchain, is making bold moves in 2025, and they’re paying off. From its inception, KunaiKash...

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s startup io for $6.5B to lead a new era of AI hardware. Ive and Altman team up to design devices beyond...

In a sweeping update announced on April 23, 2025, Microsoft redefined the boundaries of enterprise productivity with a bold expansion of Microsoft 365 Copilot. What...

Google acquires cloud security firm Wiz for $23B, boosting Google Cloud’s defenses. Learn how this move reshapes cybersecurity and cloud security solutions.

TruBit, a heavy hitter in Latin America’s crypto payment scene, just dropped a major update: they’re syncing up with MoneyGram International to roll out MoneyGram...

When Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled Grok 3, the AI world took notice. Not just because of its ambitious claims about truth-seeking intelligence, but because of...

Discovery Insure’s Vitality Car Rating rewards good driving with up to 15% higher resale value, transforming South Africa’s second-hand car market.

The UK is pressuring Apple for an iCloud backdoor, sparking global privacy concerns. Could this weaken encryption and set a dangerous precedent?

Can Elon Musk’s X become the West’s first super app? Discover how X plans to rival WeChat with fintech, digital payments, and e-commerce integration.

China’s DeepSeek AI model shakes the tech industry, causing a $300B market drop. Is this an AI revolution or an overreaction? Read the full analysis.

OpenAI’s Operator redefines web interaction, moving beyond search and automation to AI-driven task execution. Is this the future of the internet?

Now Onboarding Freelancers – The Next Evolution in Web3 Work Begins! The future of freelancing in crypto is here! Today marks the official launch of...

The line between human conversation and AI interaction is getting blurrier by the day. OpenAI, the pioneers behind the revolutionary ChatGPT, have once again raised...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been hailed as a revolutionary force in the world of finance, promising greater financial autonomy and accessibility for individuals globally. However,...

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, has unveiled his ambitious new project, Giggle Academy. This free, global online platform aims to revolutionize education...

AI's Hunger for Data: Fueling the Race for Cheaper Cloud Storage Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, but its voracious appetite for data is presenting...